The Ancient art of body therapy found in traditional Ayurveda massage is one of the most complete and rejuvenating traditions developed and practiced in India.This system is part of Vedic religion; and is still one of the main pillars used in the treatments of Ayurveda Medicine which also belongs to the same religious tradition.
PRESENTATION
The Ancient art of body therapy found in traditional Ayurveda massage is one of the most complete and rejuvenating traditions developed and practiced in India.This system is part of Vedic religion; and is still one of the main pillars used in the treatments of Ayurveda Medicine which also belongs to the same religious tradition. It’s characterized for being a holistic technique that favours the integration, the balance and the dynamic interchange between the mind and the body.It’s mentioned in the older Vedic texts and it’s characterized for the oil use. It is known and used, therefore, since its origin, as method to complement and to increase the effect of distinct sciences. It was and it is used by the families as usual practice and in the medicine it was and it is used as a diagnostic method, healing and preventive. The religion has used it, since the remote antiquity, as method of purification of the body.It is important to note that Ayurvedic medical science always had in the massages an important complement with varied techniques and innumerable applications.The system that we teach it’s unique, complete, and incorporated in itself all the subtle knowledge of the functioning of the body, as much physical as subtle. Therefore the results are visible immediately. It remains to emphasize that this system is guarded by the subtle and spiritual energy field.
OBJECTIVES 
The course that we promote is divided in 2 specific modules. The 1st module seeks to take the pupil:
- To learn how to execute a complete massage in a precise way, from the feet to the head using only the hands 
- To take the pupil to perceive the energy field that composes the physical body and is effect in illness and health terms 
- To give to the pupil a bigger conscience of his body and its functions.
- To take the pupil to perceive how the energies interact
-  The pupil will try in his body the effect of the massage
- To give knowledge, in terms of initiation to all the complex theoretician who composes the Vedic tradition and the Ayurveda Medicine
- To give to the pupil some knowledge of the Ayurveda Therapy and its vast theoretical field.
- To show to the pupil the development of this system throughout time.
- To show to the pupil how a cabinet must function
- To teach the pupil how he must behave, an ethical behaviour, in front of the customer and during the treatment
- To know to distinguish between the diverse cases that are presented and what must be done to carry out a good massage.
BENEFITS OF THE MASSAGE 
Amongst others:
It stimulates the energies of the physical body.
It calms emotions.
It facilitates the self-knowledge.
Combat “stress”.
It recovers and keeps the physical, spiritual and mental health. It extends the respiratory capacity.
It improves blood circulation.
It recovers the maximum level of vital energy, undoing its obstructions.
It equilibrates the chakras energies.
It corrects the corporal position.
PROGRAM
THE PROGRAM OF THE COMPLETE COURSE WAS DIVIDED IN TWO MANDATORY MODULES (If WANTED TO ACT AS A PROFESSIONAL).
The 1st module possesses a theoretical and practical part:
Theoretician:
Ayurveda: Concept, Characteristics, Actions and Functions
History of the Ayurveda
General concepts of the Ayurveda Medicine
The different massage systems in India
The rules and basics of Ayurveda therapy: the 5 elements and the 3 doshas
The pillars of Ayurveda
Slight knowledge of Human Anatomy, with emphasis to the muscles of sustentation, and subtle body.
Slight knowledge of Human Physiology (emphasis for the autonomous and circulatory nervous system in the application of the massage)
Slight knowledge of subtle anatomy
Main Energy of the subtle system, primary and secondary centers of importance in the practice of the massage and its psycho-physiological functions. Introduction to the Chakras
SystemChakras and its functions
The oils and its main applications
The Art of the Ayurvedic massage Indications, contra indications of the Ayurveda massage
Basic and subtle circuits of the Ayurveda massage
Ayurveda massage and realignment of chakras
Movements used in Ayurveda
Practice: 
The practical part includes the execution of a complete, simple massage, with the following basic sequence:
COLUMN: Lumbar, dorsal, cervical and stimulation of vital points
INFERIOR MEMBERS: Posterior region and plant of the feet - massage and stimulation of vital points
INFERIOR MEMBERS: Frontal region - massage and stimulation of vital points
ABDOMEN: Massage and stimulation of vital points
THORAX: Massage and stimulation of vital points
SUPERIOR MEMBERS: Massage in the frontal and posterior region and stimulation of vital points
NECK: Massage in the vocal ropes and stimulation of vital points
FACE: jaw, nose, ears, eye-brows, forehead and stimulation of vital points
HEAD: scalp, cells of the brain and eyes and stimulation of vital points
DURATION: 
3,5 months  (extensive)
- 6 Sundays (intensive - functions in the 3 first Sundays of each month, totalizing 2 months to finish the course)
PROFESSORS / INSTRUCTORS
The practical and theoretical modules will have the direction of professors of the association and foreign guest specialists.
General coordinator of the Course: Valter Carlos Cardim (Swami Gyanesh)
ADDRESSEES
Physiotherapists, Body therapists, reflexologies therapists, psychologists, osteopaths, masseurs, aestheticians, all the health professionals and  people in general.
SCHEDULES
(**)The Association possesses some modalities that are offered throughout the year. The pupil chooses the one that better adapts is activities: 
- Group 1: After-labour with 1 or 2 lessons of 3 hours each per week
- from 19h00 to 22h30 (with ½ hour break)
- Group 2: Sundays from 9h30 to 13h00 (with ½ hour break) and from 14h30 to 18h00 (with ½ hour break)
- Group 3: Saturdays from 14h30 to 18h00 (with ½ hour break) and Sundays from 9h30 to 13h00 (with ½ hour break) and from 14h30 to 18h00 (with ½ hour break )
- Group 4: Saturdays from 9h30 to 13h00 (with ½ hour break) and from 14h30 to 18h00 (with ½ hour break) and Sundays from 9h30 to 13h00 (with ½ hour break) and from 14h30 to 18h00 (with ½ hour break)
- Group 5:
5.1 - Super intensive 1: lessons every day at night. Saturdays and Sundays all day in the previous described schedules  
5.2 - Super intensive 2: lessons every day, all day. Saturdays and Sundays all day in the previous described schedules  
 (**) the schedules of the available courses are in the Agenda of the site of both the associations.
DURATION:
It depends on the module, the group and schedules chosen by the pupil. Total number of hours: 40
ADMISSION CONDITIONS:
- To participate on the modules and courses promoted by the Association it is necessary:
- To fill the form of candidacy with payment of the registration
- To bring a photo for the card
- To deliver a letter explaining the reasons of the interest in participating of the course
- Interview Note: The pupil only receives the certificate if approved in the two modules: practical and theoretician
- Price: 50 Euros of registration and 300 Euros for the course
- SUPPLIED MATERIAL: Sketch book.  
- NECESSARY MATERIAL: clothes appropriate to make and to receive massage, oil for natural massage (vegetal: sweet almonds, sesame, grape grains, etc.), a sheet, a big towel.
- Conditions of Functioning 
The Course of formation in Traditional Ayurvedic Massage - module I - system for Relaxation will take place in the Installations of the Association, in Lisbon, or in the office in Porto. When in other locations, in rented places, the pupil will be informed in the act of registration. For each module the maximum number of participants is 18.  The classrooms are duly equipped for the pedagogical ends in sight. The Association supplies to the participants in each module a sketch book, practical and theoretical. In case that the pupil desires he will enrol in the Association Alba, with exemption of the payment of membership fee for 6 months, plus the fee of the other 6 months. After acceptance of the board he starts to have discounts in the registrations for other courses promoted by the Association. He can also have access as member of Alba’s web site.
CERTIFICATE:
The Pupils who do not desire to make the 2nd module will be able to receive a presence certificate of the 1st module -if requested in time. This certificate does not grant the right to work either professionally and commercially. Certified to the level of professional actuation in Traditional Ayurveda Massage - System for Relaxation alone could be emitted if the pupil makes an examination and be approved in the theoretical and practical part. The exam has a cost of 50 Euros.
INFORMATION

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